Raisin Puff Cookies
2017-02-09 16:05:14
A tasty alternative to chocolate chip cookies, raisin puffs satisfy a sweet tooth without as much guilt!
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 c. water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c. shortening or butter
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 TBSP sugar
Instructions
- In small saucepan, bring raisins, water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease baking pans.
- In medium bowl, cream together shortening/butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, combine flour mixture, one cup at a time, into shortening/sugar mixture. Mix dough completely.
- Drain raisins and stir into dough.
- Put 3 TBSP sugar on a plate. Roll 1-inch balls of cookie dough in sugar, then place on baking sheet app. 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom and slightly firm to the touch.
- Recipe yields app. 3 dozen cookies.
Tips for great cookies
- If using butter, ensure it is at room temperature or slightly melted.
- For equally sized cookies, use a small, 1/2 inch or 1 inch ice cream scoop.
- Remove cookies from oven ~30 seconds before timer and let cool on cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes. Cookies will continue to absorb the heat and won't overcook.
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